Data Science Graduate Program (m/f/d)
Apply by April 1, 2024

Are you passionate about the latest technology, Generative AI developments and innovative IT solutions? Do you have the drive, curiosity and courage to think differently and make things happen? Join the Data Science Track of the Bertelsmann Future Leaders Graduate Program for your chance to transform the media world with the help of big data. Sounds like a real challenge? We will support you on your journey: Learn from like-minded people within the company and build a network of data enthusiasts. After 18 months and rotations in different divisions, you will be ready to take on an expert or leadership role within the company.

What you’ll need to bring
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in data science, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field
• Experience working with data science through internships or research projects
• Problem-solving mindset with strong relationship building, collaboration and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of machine learning methods, database concepts, prompting and generative AI
• Solid coding skills in Python and SQL and good experience in using GitHub required; R, Scala, Spark, and other programming languages are a plus

• Fluency in English
• Willingness to move to a new location several times

How you will grow as a Future Leader
• Rotate through Bertelsmann divisions in Germany and likely internationally for 18 months
• Solve complex data challenges in our media, services and education businesses
• Design new data products
• Be mentored by renowned data scientists
• Work in interdisciplinary teams
• Identify new use cases for Machine Learning and AI
• Leverage new data sources and integrate traditional structured data with raw data

What we offer you
• Global network and community
• Individual career coaching and targeted trainings
• Excellent career prospects

• International work experience
• An annual salary of €65,000 to €70,000
• Support in finding accommodation and visa matters

Create work that carries your mark.
If you have any questions about the graduate program or the application process, please contact us. Steffi Heldberg (s.heldberg@bertelsmann.de) will be happy to help.
Learn more: www.futureleaders-data.com

Your future employer

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company with 85,000 employees, that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2022 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we value the spectrum of perspectives a diverse workforce brings with it. Therefore, we are actively seeking candidates who bring their unique identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences - with or without disabilities - to our organization.

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:
Responsible for processing the information provided in your application: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Carl-Bertelsmann-Str. 270, 33311 Gütersloh (“Bertelsmann”), who may also assign this task to third-party service providers. Bertelsmann will process your data as provided for by Section 26(1) sentence 1 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG-new) for the purpose of conducting the application and selection process for the Bertelsmann Future Leaders Program – based on reviewing your curriculum vitae, a position-based selection test and interviews during an assessment center. Following from your declaration of consent pursuant to Section 26(2) of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG new), selected representatives of other group alliance members will take part in the staffing decision and interviews. Based on Article 49(1) a of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be transmitted to recipients in third countries (non-EU member states). In the a sence of an adequacy decision or suitable guarantees for ensuring an appropriate level of data protection for the processing of your data by these countries and their service providers the respective companies will treat your data confidentially. At the above address you can revoke your authorization for the use of your data at any time with immediate effect, contact Bertelsmann’s data protection officer, or request a copy of these undertakings. For further information on data protection for the Bertelsmann Future Leaders Program, see www.bertelsmann-futureleaders.com

Location: Gütersloh/international
Career Area: Data Science
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Type: Trainee

Company: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA - Corporate Center

Country: Germany

State/Region: Nordrhein-Westfalen

City: Gütersloh

Postal Code: 33311

Job ID: 267282

Salary Range: 65,000€ - 70,000€